“I just did my job. I was part of a team. I couldn’t have done it without their support.”

Dean praised LIVES and said he was in awe of them after medics from the organisation helped treat his dad following a motorbike accident several years ago.

He added: “They do a great job and could do even more with more support. I’ll do anything I can to help. I want to make the most of my life and not waste the chance they have given me.”

LIVES spokesman Steve Hyde said the meeting had helped highlight the important work done by the organisation and revealed Dean’s nephew had signed up for training as a volunteer after being inspired by Doctor Cookson.